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James Whaling

Granit Xhaka blasted “scared” Arsenal teammates as they celebrated Alexandre Lacazette goal

Arsenal may have taken the lead during the first half of their defeat by Liverpool at Anfield on Monday night - but one Gunners star already saw the writing on the wall.

As their players celebrated Alexandre Lacazette's opener - the Frenchman pouncing on an uncharacteristic error by Reds left-back Andy Robertson - Granit Xhaka had a message for his teammates.

The goal came against the run of play and the Swiss midfielder was aware Arsenal needed to up their game if they were to take anything from the match.

According to beIN Sports, Xhaka bellowed "we're scared!" at his teammates twice following the strike.

Xhaka didn't hold back on his teammates (Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Sadio Mane responded immediately to get Liverpool level before Robertson atoned for his earlier error by converting from Trent Alexander-Arnold's cross-field ball.

Substitute Diogo Jota on his Premier League debut for the Reds made it 3-1 late in the game to continue their 100% start to their title defence.

Klopp was delighted with his team's display, saying: "We had so many big moments and I don't dream we finish off each situation, we were 1-0 down but we won it and it was completely deserves.

"Could we score more goals? Yes. Could they score? Yes. We played constantly a high line.

"How can you defend Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang with not having a high line? We punished them from time to time, did not punish them but killed a little of their match plan. They stuck to it but we did it again and again.

"We want to win the ball as high as we can that is why I was not frustrated or disappointed. The games can go either way and if they score goals it looked slightly different.

"It is about how you play, how you create and early in the season, with this performance, it's absolutely wow."

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